Gudi Padwa 2023: Here’s All You Need To Know About The day

New Delhi: Gudhi Padwa is a festival celebrated by Maharashtrians and Konkanis across the nation with the start of the New Year, according to the Hindu calendar. It is known as the Marathi new year and is also observed as Samvatsar Padvo.

According to Hindu mythology, Gudi Padwa is derived from the word Gudi, which means flag or symbol of Lord Brahma and Padwa is the first phase of the moon.

Gudi Padwa 2023: History and significance

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Brahma created the universe on the day of Gudi Padwa and introduced days, weeks, months and years. Some also consider it a day when King Shalivahana celebrated his victory and people hoisted the flag on his return to Paithan. Basically, Gudi is said to be a symbol of victory over evil.

Gudi is made by tying a piece of fresh cloth around a bamboo stick of about 5 feet long and Marathis places neem leaves along with sugar candy garland on it. The stick is then placed in a silver or bronze pot.

On this day, people wake up early in the morning and decorate their homes with beautiful rangoli designs and Gudi. Marathis, worship Gudi to mark their new year and later enjoy Puran Poli to Shrikhand with family and friends.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended good wishes for the people of the country on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi on Wednesday.

“Have a wonderful Gudi Padwa! Wishing that the coming year is marked with prosperity and the fulfilment of all your aspirations,” tweeted PM Modi.

Extending wishes PM Modi tweeted, “Best wishes on Ugadi. A vibrant festival associated with hope and new beginnings. I pray that the coming year brings a lot of happiness and good health in everyone’s lives.”